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Book: Integrated Environmental Science

Author: BS Chhikara

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Table of Content

Unit 1: Introduction to environmental studies

• Multidisciplinary nature of environmental studies
• Scope and Importance; Need for public awareness.

Unit 2:  Ecosystems

• What is an ecosystem? Structure and function of ecosystem; Energy flow in an ecosystem: food chains, food webs and ecological succession. Case studies of the following ecosystems:
• Forest ecosystem
• Grassland ecosystem
• Desert ecosystem
• Aquatic ecosystems (ponds, streams, lakes, rivers, oceans, estuaries)

Unit 3: Natural Resources: Renewable and Non-renewable Resources

• Land Resources and land use change; land degradation, soil erosion and desertification.
• Deforestation: Causes and impacts due to mining, dam building on environment, forests, biodiversity and tribal populations.
• Water: use and over exploitation of surface and ground water, floods, droughts, conflicts over water (international and inter-state).
• Energy resources: Renewable and non-renewable energy sources, use of alternate energy sources, growing energy needs, case studies.

Unit 4: Biodiversity and Conservation

• Levels of biological diversity: genetic, species and ecosystem diversity; Biogeographic zones of India; Biodiversity patterns and global biodiversity hot sports.
• India as a mega-biodiversity nation; Endangered and endemic species of India
• Threats to biodiversity: Habitat loss, poaching of wildlife, man-wildlife conflicts, biological invasions; Conservation of biodiversity: In-situ and Ex-situ conservation of biodiversity.
• Ecosystem and biodiversity services: Ecological, economic, social, ethical, aesthetic and informational value.

Unit 5: Environmental Pollution

• Environmental Pollution: types, causes, effects and controls, Air, water, soil and noise pollution
• Nuclear Hazard and human health risks
• Solid waste management: Control measures of urban and Industrial waste
• Pollution case studies

Unit 6: Environmental Policies and Practices

• Sustainability and sustainable development
• Climate change, global warming, ozone layer depletion, acid rain and impact of human communities and agriculture
• Environment Laws: Environment protection act; Air (prevention and control of pollution) Act; Water (Prevention and control of Pollution) Act; Wildlife Protection Act: Forest Conservation Act.
• Nature reserves, tribal population and rights, and human wildlife conflicts in Indian context.

Unit 7: Human communities and the Environment

• Human population growth: Impacts on environment, human health and welfare.
• Resettlement and rehabilitation of project affected persons: case studies
• Disaster management: flood, earthquake, cyclones and landslides.
• Environmental Movements: Chipko, Silent Valley, Bishnois of Rajasthan
• Environmental Ethics: Role of Indian and other religions and cultures in environmental conservation
• Environmental communication and public awareness, case studies (e.g. CNG vehicles in Delhi).

Unit 8: Field work

• Visit to an area to document environmental assets: river/forest/flora/fauna etc.
• Visit to local polluted site – Urban/Rural/Industrial/Agricultural
• Study of common plants, insects, birds and basic principles of identification.

Study of simple ecosystems – pond, river, Delhi ridge etc.

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1. R. Ping, M. Laura, P.S. Mario. Title of the journal article should be included here. Int. Lett.Org. Chem. 1996, 61, 4439–4449.
2. B.K. Sharma. Ph.D. Dissertation, Thesis Title, Cornell University, 1995.
3. R. Hussain, D. Shinkoi. Title of book like Synthesis and application of ionic liquid, John Wiley & Sons: New York, 2010.
4. R.S. Buchanod, D.K. Reddy. In Selective Organic Transformations; T.R. Thyagarajan, Ed.; Integrated science: New York, 2002; Vol. 2, pp 1–95.
5. G.L. Loyale, U.S. Patent 5 934 456, 1998; Chem. Abstr. 1998, 65, 2870.

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Conductive polymer nanocomposite enzyme immobilized biosensor for pesticide detection

• Priyanka D Virutkar

  Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University

• Ashish P Mahajan

  Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University

• Bhavna H Meshram

  Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University

• Subhash B Kondawar

  Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University

Keywords:

Carbon nanotubes, Acetylcholinesterase,
Pesticides, Biosensors

Abstract

Conductive carbon nanotubes based polyaniline/polypyrrole
polymer nanocomposite (CNT-PANI-PPy) film was electrochemically
synthesized on graphite electrode using cyclic voltammetry. CNT-PANI-PPy
film formed a biocompatible environment to entrap enzyme molecule and
used as biosensor for pesticide detection. This study shows that enzyme
based conductive polymer nanocomposite film itself acts as a mediator.
Carbon nanotubes promote electron transfer reactions in presence of
Acetythiocholine chloride (ATCl) as a substrate at a lower potential and
catalyzed the electrochemical oxidation of enzymatically formed
thiocholine. Surface morphology was studied by scanning electron
microscopy which shows a porous structure of the modified film
beneficial for enzyme immobilization. Electrochemical behavior of the
fabricated electrodes evaluated through cyclic voltammetry and
electrochemical impedance spectroscopy. The detection of pesticide
(acephate) was performed by chronoamperometry and the limit of detection
(LOD) of acephate was found to be 0.007 ppm concentration which is
quite low.

Full text at: http://pubs.thesciencein.org/journal/index.php/jmns/article/view/84

Source:: http://pubs.thesciencein.org/urnnbnsciencein-jmns-2019v6-84/

#NanoCatalysis covers the development in new #chemistry for #nanocatalysts synthesis and applications. The chemistry in the field of nanocatalysis and nanocatalysts is advancing at a fast pace, #high-impact and bringing the new methodologies, chemical procedures for synthesis of nanocatalysts along with development of new type of nanocatalysts. The application field of #nanochemistry of catalysis is spreading to new areas including new nanocatalysis, surface chemistry of nanocatalysts, refining and development of catalysts for existing procedures, new nanoconjugates for higher catalytic activity, nanophysics of catalytic materials, new organic nanocatalysts, solution chemistry of nanocatalysts, and so on. A special issue covering the recent advances in chemistry of nanocatalysis will cover following fields:

• Carbon based nanocatalysts: Nanofullerenes, Carbon Nanotubes, Graphene,
• Nanocatalysis – development of new nanocatalysts and applications thereof.
• Nanoscience chemistry of metal catalyst materials
• Chemistry of Nanoenergy materials
• NanoChips (semiconductor designing and development using new materials chemistry)
• Nanocatalysts/nanomaterials for Nanobattery and nanofuel cells
• Inorganic Chemistry development in nanoparticle catalysts and applications thereof like gold nanoparticles, silver nanoparticles, iron and magnetic nanoparticles, quantum dots, and other metal /alloy nanoparticles.
• Nanocatalysts for biotechnology and Nanomedicine – Chemistry of Drug delivery systems
• BioNanocatalysts: Chemistry and Biology of Biocatalysts
• NanoEnzymes Chemistry
• All other subfields of Nanocatalysts development and application

The articles are invited from Chemical Sciences fraternity for publication in special issue. The Review articles, Original Research Articles, Short Communication, Expert Opinion would be considered for processing in the issue.

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Last Date of Submissions: January 30, 2019
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Nanomaterials Frontiers is meant to cover exciting new and recent research advances in field of nanomaterials, smart materials development, new notable technological advances at nanometer scale research and path breaking research finding in nanomaterials advances. The Frontier research in nanomaterials covered from all literary sources highlighted as breakthrough findings in form of summarized reports ‘Nanomaterials Frontiers’ be published combined in print form of ‘Journal of Materials NanoScience’, however, selected highlights will be published online. The summarized highlights would provide a quick grasp of latest advances to scientists and young researchers.
Researchers are invited to submit the reports for covering in highlights/frontiers as small summary write up in simple lucid presentation (for easy understanding by novice researchers) extending upto 2 pages (the report should include new title and 2-3 paragraphs summary along with references to original source). Submit by email to pubs @ thesciencein .org or may submit by form below.

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urn:nbn:sciencein.jmns.2018v5.60

Synthesis and Biodegradation Study of Starch/PVA/Nanoclay Blend

Geeta Saini University of Delhi
Himani Chauhan University of Delhi
Aeshna Gupta University of Delhi
Disha Gangotia University of Delhi

Keywords: Food packaging, Nanoclay, Biodegradable, PVA, Starch
Abstract

In this research work, we have synthesized blend of starch/PVA/nanoclay via solution cast method. The composition of blend was starch and PVA in 1:1 ratio by weight with citric acid as plasticizer. The amount of nanoclay was varied between 0.5 to 2 wt%. The structure elucidation of the film by Scanning electron microscopy reveals homogeneous dispersion of nanoclay into polymer matrix. The biodegradation of the films were studied by soil burial method and enzymatic hydrolysis and it was found that completely biodegradable films were produced which could serve as potential candidate for food packaging.

Link http://pubs.thesciencein.org/journal/index.php/jmns/article/view/60

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urn:nbn:sciencein.jmns.2018v5.61

Herbal nanomedicine interactions to enhance pharmacokinetics, pharmaco-dynamics, and therapeutic index for better bioavailability and biocompatibility of herbal formulations

Rajiv Kumar University of Delhi
Munesh Sharma Arogya Nidhi Ayurveda Clinic

Keywords: Phyto-medicine, Hydrophilicity, Nanocarriers, Drug Delivery
Abstract

The recent technological advancement in nanotechnology has opened new avenues for research and development in the field of phyto-medicine. Development of reliable and eco-friendly synthesis of nanoparticles is a significant advancement for introduction nanotechnology to develop noble nanomedical delivery system of herbs (HNMDS), and have to overcome the downsides of old-style herbs-medicines delivery through analyzing the interactions between nanocarriers and herbs or phyto-medicine. The application of nanotechnological methods for bioavailability and biocompatibility enhancement of phyto-medicine must be reviewed and need urgent prompt efforts to develop new formulations. Nanotechnology enables the combination of hitherto separate approaches to health care by permitting the realization of so-called ‘theranostic’ applications, as well as targeted combination products. Formulation must also release active ingredient from phyto-formulation as developing nano dosage forms has number of benefits for phyto-medicine. This review discusses nano sized herbs-nanomedicines delivery carries and potential current and futuristic advances for enhancing the activity and overcoming problems associated with herbal medicines for novel HNMDS.

Link: http://pubs.thesciencein.org/journal/index.php/jmns/article/view/61

Source:: http://pubs.thesciencein.org/urnnbnsciencein-jmns-2018v5-61/